GroundsFest 2025 is bursting its boundaries, with nearly three months still to go before the groundcare and landscaping show hits Stoneleigh Park on 9 through 10 September.
Speaking exclusively to The Landscaper, show director Chris Bassett said: “Three hundred stands are booked and we have just six remaining, so those wishing to sign up for this year should get in touch soon.”
The third outing of the show has seen strong growth year on year. “We’re 30% bigger than 2024,” Chris confirmed, “with a lot more partnerships and plenty more features, some the first of their kind at a groundcare event. We’re working with most of the sector organisations, such as BALI and the Turfgrass Growers Association.”
Exhibitor investment in GroundsFest is rising too, Chris added: “After dipping their toe in the water in previous years, a lot more exhibitors are spending more on their stands [to boost their impact for visitors].”
The show’s future looks increasingly rosy, as sector manufacturers and suppliers commit to GroundsFest over the longer term. “There’s a waiting list for 2026, while some exhibitors have secured multi-year deals, three-year ones for instance.”
Prices had been pegged since the show launched in 2023, Chris continued. “Our costs have risen 20% in that time but we can absorb that, so everybody benefits.
“We reinvest show profits into the industry via initiatives such as the GroundsFest Academy, which offers free education to those working in the sector, and we have Bradley Tennant joining full time in September to mark another significant development.”
Book your attendance at the show by visiting www.groundsfest.com